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Stephen Packard Missing Person Case

Last seen in Westport, California on Jun 10, 1974

Victim Details

Apr 03, 2012

May 03, 2023

Stephen

Packard

70

18

75 inches

180 lbs

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 10, 1974

Westport

California

Mendocino County

11620

Santa Maria Police Department

Santa Maria

California

Santa Barbara County

93455

1111 W. Betteravia Road, California

8059283781

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/city-government/departments/police-services

2012R02963

2012-04-03

Santa Maria Police Department

Blond/Strawberry

Brown

Brown

07/06/2026


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Stephen Packard, an 18-year-old male, was last seen on June 10, 1974, while traveling along the California coast. He and a friend, Linda Lovell, were hitchhiking and had plans to hike the Pacific Coast Trail from Mexico to Oregon. Their ultimate destination was the World's Fair in Spokane, Washington, after which they intended to visit Lovell's family in Missoula, Montana. On June 10, Packard called his family from Stinson Beach, California, marking his last direct contact with them. ...
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Last Seen: Jun 10, 1974

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP14418
  • Linda Lovell and Stephen Packard - Whereabouts Still Unknown
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    Just came across the Stephen Packard case again, and something's been bugging me about that traveler... ...Read More
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    Does anyone else find the timing of the traveler's check cashing a bit strange in the case of Stephe... ...Read More
    02/28/2023
    Has anyone else been captivated by the details surrounding Stephen Packard and Linda Lovell's disapp... ...Read More
    02/03/2023
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